Apprentice Teaching Assistant Upton-by-Chester High School

What you will do in your working day

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with learners so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered 
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of learners to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans 
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of learners both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy 
• Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff / line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil 
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the learners' wellbeing 
• Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff / line manager to ensure that schools’ information systems are maintained 
• Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of learners so that their wellbeing is maintained 
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy 
• Display and present the learners' work under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement 
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required 
• Not withstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the School’s / Council’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the "Main Responsibilities" of the job. 

The training you will be getting

• The candidate will follow a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard qualification. 
• This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South and West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skills in the relevant subjects. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Grade 5 Teaching Assistant (when qualified).